iPod disconnects itself and doesn't appear in My Computer

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iPod disconnects itself and doesn't appear in My Computer

Every time I plug my iPod into my laptop it says connected then immediately says ejecting. It opens iTunes when I plug it in but disconnects before iTunes recognizes it. I've tried turning on and off my laptop and my iPod. I have the most updated iTunes. I tried resetting my iPod by holding down the center and menu buttons numerous times. I've also tried using different USB's and nothing has worked. Please help me so I can sync my iPod!

iPod classic, Windows 7

Posted on Nov 30, 2011 3:32 PM

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Dec 6, 2011 7:09 PM in response to mstratt

Have you played any music on your iTunes, if not try, maybe you got the wrong version of iTunes, for Windows 7. There are a number of posts to address that problem.

If your iTunes runs normally, I can suggest that you disconnect from Internet, Stop your Antivirus program, then Restore/sync the Ipod.

Advisable to disconnect from Internet when you stop your Antivirus program, while syncing iPod.

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raypoth

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Feb 8, 2012 10:44 AM in response to mstratt

I have found the only solution that works for me is to plug in the iPod and leave it until fully charged, then re-boot it with MENU+CENTRE after which Windows recognises it and stays connected.

I assume that the PC USB port can't supply enough power to charge the iPod battery and run its HDD at the same time - but that is just an assumption.

Hope this works for you.

Good luck!

Ray.

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